In the general fire drill, which step comes third?

• A. Inform
• B. Identify
• C. Prepare
• D. Attack

Answer: (C)

In a general fire drill, actions are ordered so people can respond quickly and safely. First, you inform others by raising the alarm so everyone knows to evacuate. Next, you identify what’s happening—where the fire is and what dangers it poses—to determine the appropriate course of action. The third step is to prepare: confirm your evacuation routes, help others move toward safety, and, if trained and it’s safe, gather or ready equipment (like a fire extinguisher) or call for further help. Attacking the fire comes last, only if the fire is small, you’re trained, and it’s safe to do so; otherwise, the priority is to evacuate.